Question

Paracetamol is a medicine that reduces the fever. Which category of medicines does it belong to?

• A. Antipyretic
• B. Antiseptic
• C. Antibiotic
• D. Antacid

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Antipyretic

The medicines that reduce the fever are called antipyretic medicines. Most commonly used antipyretic medicines are also analgesic i.e pain relievers. Commonly used medicine, paracetamol, is antipyretic as well as analgesic.

Antibiotics are the medicines which destroy the disease-causing micro-organisms and prevent their growth. Antacids are the drugs that reduce acidity. Antiseptics are applied to the skin in case of a wound or surgery, to prevent the entry of microbes in the body.